PPT-Learning Disabilities

amp Dyslexia Presentation for Learning For Life Katie Johansen MA Manager Learning Services Childrens Hospital Colorado 2 Definition of a Learning Disability A Learning Disability is a general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders resulting in. These disorders are intrinsic to the indi vidual presumed to be due to central nervous system dysfunction and may o ccur across the life span Problems in selfregulatory behaviors social percep tion and social interaction may exist with learning disa Fast Facts for Employers. Adapted from APSE’s Resources for Employers . Untapped Labor Force. People with disabilities experience the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment of any single group in this country.. A Focus on Incidence. When . the issue at hand for students with disabilities centers on the provision of services in local schools, the availability of qualified personnel and the technical sophistication of necessary resources must be carefully considered. In order to provide students with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education, it is useful to classify learners in terms of . Problems. Learning . Disorders. Learning . disabilities are problems that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. These problems can make it difficult for a student to learn as quickly as someone who isn't affected by learning disabilities.. NURULLAH ALINAK. Special Education for people who have. OUTLINE. Introduction. What is S.E. ?. Learning Disabilities. Why do we need S.E. ?. Examples for S.E.. References. Special Education. Special education. Rosemary Hardy. Sharon Manson. Person First Language. Recognize the . person. first, not their disability. . See them as an individual , not someone with a disability.. . “Kyle is a student with a hearing impairment. Deborah M. Johnson, Ed. S.. Virginia Department of Education. January 11, 2017. characterized by . Subaverage. general intellectual. functioning. . (. learning. , reasoning. ,. problem . solving, and . Advising Considerations. Resources for Disabled Students. Students with Learning Disabilities. Definition. : neurological condition, difficulty to acquire/utilize academic and social skills. More than a ‘difference. BULLYING PREVENTION. . The Power Of STORY TELLING. Information is Power. Creative thinking. . Engaging Dialogue. Resources. . David. (2001). Five-years-old. PACER . Center. PACER CENTER. Founded in 1977, PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities.. R. E. C. Elizabeth . Richardson . Center. History of. Developmental Disabilities in. Society. Since Ancient times – society has not been kind to people who were “different” in any way.. Any physical difference, in the form of a different ethnicity or a disability, was seen as a mark of inferiority.. Adapted presentation by . Soyoung. Park. Stanford Graduate School of Education. ELL SCASS Meeting June 24, 2014. 1. Think of 2 or 3 important policy and/or practice related questions about ELLs with disabilities that you would like to have answers to (if they exist).. Jim Blair. Consultant Nurse Learning Disability. Twitter @. jimgblair. Everybody’s. . Life Has Worth. There. is more to a person than having a learning disability. All you see is not all there is. 3. 4. Brief History of the Field. Brief History of the Field. Early history: Babies were often left to die if they were physically “defective”. Middle Ages: Religious influences resulted in more humane care. Module 2. Module 2. Syndrome specific information . Down’s Syndrome. Prader Willi Syndrome. Autism. Sensory integration. Challenging Behaviour. Reasonable adjustments. Why do a Learning Disabilities Annual Health Check?.